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    If you are seeing this you are on our new server WELCOME HOME!

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    vip 612 ,is it usable?

    Your best move is to contact Dish executive office - charlie.ergen@echostar.com The latest software version is L608. I have it on two of my 612's but am still waiting for the last 612 to download it. In my opinion this is a software issue that affects some receivers but not others. One...
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    vip 612 ,is it usable?

    I am on my fifth 612 since February. They know they have a problem. I have been working directly with Advanced Technical Support in Virginia. They got involved because I wrote to Charlie. There is a software update coming out in 2-4 weeks that is supposed to fix many of the problems. We...
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    vip 612 ,is it usable?

    Send an email to charlie.ergen@echostar.com. Tell them your problems with the 612. Be polite and give them the facts. You will get help. It is too bad you have to contact the CEO of a company but that is what is required at DISH to get things done. You will be contacted by someone Mr...
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    vip 612 ,is it usable?

    Six weeks ago I swapped out all my 622's for three 612's and a 722k. Since then, two of the 612's have had to be replaced. The other three 612's are also very quirky. The 722k is reasonably stable and according to a second level tech in VA the most stable receiver they have. I just cannot...
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    Statement from DISH - Not Getting the New HD?

    Upgrades with a lower monthly price I was not happy with the recent monthly price increase so I emailed Charlie. A very nice lady called and we discussed the huge price increase and what could be done to lower it. Ultimately I swapped out my three 622's and a 722 for three 612's and a...
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    vip 612 ,is it usable?

    612 & 722k Problems Also I recently swapped out my 622's and a 722 for three 612's and a 722k. Since then I have had nothing but problems with all four units. One 612 has already been replaced because it froze up to 10 times each day. I have had similar issues with the other 612's...
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    HDD Frustration!

    I feel your pain. I have four DVR's and have 1-2 failures each year. The only way to overcome this problem is put an external hard drive on each box to back up your recordings you want to save for future or repeat viewing. Not the best situation but it appears to be the only solution...
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    Pricing Update from Dish Network

    Kheldar, I called the AAA Directv phone and they confirmed that the credit is $10 a month for 24 months and a total of $240, not $200 that you posted. Maybe that was a link to an old offer. Not being critical. I do appreciate your help. I sent my letter to Charlie Ergen expressing my...
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    Pricing Update from Dish Network

    Okay, thanks for pointing that out. $200 is still nothing to sneeze at though!
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    Pricing Update from Dish Network

    Jonhern, Yes, I own two 622's, the 722's are leased. I hate to leave DISH but I am not going to put up with this treatment. I have been a loyal customer for many years. One would think that subs that have everything that DISH offers would get better treatment than those with entry or mid...
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    Pricing Update from Dish Network

    Directv Pricing I called Directv and arm wrestled with them on price and also new equipment. I have 4 HD DVR's with Dish. Directv's prices for two years saves me $780 or $32.50 per month. My equipment costs to acquire 4 Directv DVR's would be $298 (they would give me the first two free...
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    HD pixilates a lot

    I am a DISH customer. I had the same problem a while back. After the technician doing everything you mentioned he loosened one of the three coaxes in the basement and out ran a very large amount of water. The coax was replaced and the problem was solved.
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    Can you get the new HD from DISH?

    New Channel Availability As I have 61.5/110/119 I called Dish and asked what the cost would be to have another dish installed so the 9 new channels could be received. I called at 10:00 a.m. Friday and by 4:00 p.m. an installer had put a huge new dish on my roof. Now that is service. In...
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    Adding an OTA antenna to a 722k

    Here is some good information on attic installation versus roof mounting. I bought my antennas from Denny and had them installed by him. He really knows his stuff. He is extremely knowledgeable and has worked closely with Winegard on antenna design. He is very trustworthy. He is a little...
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    Adding an OTA antenna to a 722k

    This antenna is already amplified. Advertisements give the range at 30 miles UHF and 40 miles VHF. You are at these extremes. You will need to get the antenna as high as possible on the outside of your house. CBS and ABC are at compass heading 126 degrees. NBC is at 118 and Fox at 117...
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